Robert (footballer, born 2005)

Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva (born 13 April 2005), simply known as Robert, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Copenhagen on loan from Cruzeiro.

Robert
Personal information
Full name Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva
Date of birth (2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Pirapora, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Copenhagen
Number 16
Youth career
2016–2023 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Cruzeiro 16 (1)
2024–Copenhagen (loan) 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:24, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Robert joined Cruzeiro's youth setup at the age of 11. On 25 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[1]

On 9 June 2023, Robert renewed his contract with the Raposa until 2027.[2] He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 8 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Stênio in a 1–0 away win over Vasco da Gama.[3]

Career statistics

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As of 24 October 2024[4]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cruzeiro 2023 Série A 9 1 0 0 9 1
2024 12 0 7 0 0 0 2[a] 0 21 0
Total 21 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 30 1
Copenhagen (loan) 2024–25 Danish Superliga 3 0 1 0 3[b] 0 6 0
Career total 24 1 7 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 37 1
  1. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League

References

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  1. ^ "Cria da Toca, atacante Robert assina primeiro contrato profissional com a Raposa" [Raised at the Toca, forward Robert signs first professional contract with the Raposa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Cruzeiro estende vínculo com atacante Robert, observado por Pepa" [Cruzeiro extend link with forward Roberto, watched by Pepa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ^ "'Cria' do Cruzeiro, Robert estreia como profissional em vitória sobre o Vasco" ['Kid' from Cruzeiro, Robert debuts as a professional in a win over Vasco] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Itatiaia. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. ^ Robert at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2023.